In many ways, the school runs like a typical university. Professors give lectures to roomfuls of students. But the students who gained admission managed to pass an incredibly hard entrance exam called BITSAT (BITS admission test) that spans chemistry, physics, logic, and math. Students must score 75% or above just to be considered.

This test forms the entire basis of a student's qualifications, as BITS defines itself as "merit only." Unlike liberal-arts universities, the college doesn't weigh extracurricular activities or students' potential for growth.

The university hopes to expand to even more campuses within the next three years in order to accommodate the growing student demand. However, the Pilani location has no plans to raise its rock-bottom acceptance rate anytime soon.